Nashville Hot Cauliflower Sandwiches

Name: Easy Vegetarian Nashville Hot Cauliflower Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp cayenne powder; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 medium head cauliflower, leaves removed and cut into “steaks”; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tbsp hot sauce; Oil to brush on the cauliflower; 1/2 cup mayo; Zest from 1 lemon; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 4 Potato Buns (or buns of your choice); Pickle chips

by Gourmet Mami

4 servings

30 min

You are going to love this vegetarian spin on a classic! These delicious Nashville Hot Cauliflower Sandwiches are filled with perfectly crispy + spicy cauliflower. Cauliflower takes the place of chicken in this vegetarian-friendly take on the iconic sandwich. First you double-dredge the cauliflower with perfectly seasoned flour and a hot-sauce infused buttermilk mixture. Then you pan fry it to to perfection. It is then topped with a zesty lemon-garlic aioli, pickles and sandwiched between a soft and pillowy potato roll. If you love cauliflower and are looking for more recipe inspiration, you can check out some of my favorites:

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Yield 4 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 15 Minutes Total time: 30 min

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Ingredients

For the Cauliflower

1 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 1/4 tsp sea salt
1 cup cornstarch
1 medium head cauliflower, leaves removed and cut into “steaks”
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce
Oil to brush on the cauliflower

For the Lemon Garlic Aioli

1/2 cup mayo
Zest from 1 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt

For the Sandwiches

4 Potato Buns (or buns of your choice)
Pickle chips

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix the cayenne, paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Add the cornstarch, mix well, and set aside.
Toss the cauliflower in the spiced cornstarch, lightly coating each piece. In another medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce. Shaking off most of the cornstarch from the cauliflower, transfer them to the buttermilk mixture, tossing them to coat. Dip one cauliflower steak at a time back into the spiced flour and then place on a baking sheet or large plate. Repeat with the remaining pieces and then let sit for 10 minutes, allowing the buttermilk to hydrate the cornstarch for a crispier crust
While the cauliflower is resting, make the aioli by whisking together the mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
To fry the cauliflower, add a couple inches of canola oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat to about 350°F. Fry the cauliflower in batches until golden-brown and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
To assemble the sandwiches, place the cauliflower steak on the bottom bun. Add a few pickle chips. Generously spread the aioli on the top bun and place on the sandwich. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches and serve immediately.

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